Ferguson protests escalate leading to 47 arrests

After a night of mostly peaceful protests in Ferguson, troublemakers escalated events before midnight, which led to more arrests. Captain Ron Johnson also talked about why officers are still wearing riot gear despite receiving criticism.

http://www.wltx.com/video/3739827474001/1/Ferguson-protests-escalate-leading-to-47-arrestshttp://videos.usatoday.net/Brightcove2/29906170001/2014/08/29906170001_3739789533001_thumbnail-for-video-3739739745001.jpg?pubId=29906170001Ferguson protests escalate leading to 47 arrestsAfter a night of mostly peaceful protests in Ferguson, troublemakers escalated events before midnight, which led to more arrests. Captain Ron Johnson also talked about why officers are still wearing riot gear despite receiving criticism.captain ron johnsonferguson missourimichael brownprotestsNational Newsarrests in ferguson02:09